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View of a walkway and benches on the U.S. Capitol Grounds.History & DiscoveriesTop 5 Spots to Enjoy Spring on the Capitol CampusSpring in Washington, D.C., is one of the most beautiful times to visit the nation's capital. Learn about five beautiful, and less known spots, to enjoy the warm weather near the U.S. Capitol.Read the Story

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Programs & Events

  Christmas in July in Wonderful West Virginia
By jim kaufmann |July 25, 2023
To most, July in Washington, D.C., means hot weather and Independence Day celebrations. At the Architect of the Capitol it also means it's time to go Christmas tree hunting!
    America the Beautiful poem written on a wall in the Cox Corridors of the U.S. Capitol.

History & Discoveries

  Capitol Lyrics: "America the Beautiful"
By sarah davis |July 3, 2023
The lyrics of this patriotic song are found easily at the U.S. Capitol. Once inside the building, a portion of "America the Beautiful" by Katharine Lee Bates can be found written in the Cox Corridors of the south wing. It is also played every July 4th from the Taft Memorial and Carillon.
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  Meet the Team: Photography and Technical Imaging Branch
By aoc staff |May 12, 2023
The Photography and Technical Imaging Branch (PTIB) is responsible for the documentation of the historical buildings and grounds under the care of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) and capturing the historic events within those spaces.
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  Employee Spotlight: Honoring 50 Years of Historic Service
By erin nelson |May 9, 2023
In today's fast-paced, instant culture, few things seem to last, including career tenures. Perhaps it's the charm of the historic campus or the weight of the symbolism it carries around the world, but at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), it's not hard to find an employee who has spent their entire career serving this treasured institution.
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  Beyond the Dome: Fort Meade
By erin nelson |May 4, 2023
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is responsible for managing the buildings and grounds on Capitol Hill, but it also maintains several facilities across the National Capital Region, including facilities in Fort Meade, Maryland.
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History & Discoveries

  Leaves of Green: Capitol's Mature Trees Offer Big Payouts
By Madeleine Lucchetti |April 28, 2023
This Arbor Day, we celebrate the Capitol Grounds and Arboretum team's continued efforts to preserve and protect Olmsted's legacy — one of longstanding stewardship that's paying off every day.
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  Arboretum in the City
By carol campos |April 26, 2023
Walking around the U.S. Capitol Grounds you can't help but be in awe of the impressive buildings and their historic meaning, what you probably don't know is that the U.S. Capitol Building is surrounded by an arboretum.
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Programs & Events

  Long-Time Partnership Yields Beautiful Results
By devin dotson |April 21, 2023
In February 2023, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) opened the 27th annual joint orchid exhibit in partnership with Smithsonian Gardens.
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  Preserving the U.S. Capitol Grounds with Beneficial Insects
By capitol grounds |April 19, 2023
The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) Capitol Grounds and Arboretum staff are busy preparing for the upcoming growing season.
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Projects

  Group Project: The Russell Building Courtyard
By justin kieffer |March 21, 2023
The Russell Senate Office Building courtyard was recently restored as a supplement to the Russell Exterior Envelope Project.
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History & Discoveries

  Remembering a Law Librarian Who Forgot Nothing
By franklin bradley |February 13, 2023
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History & Discoveries

  Restoring Freedom From Historic Separations
By franklin bradley |February 2, 2023
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  Q&A With the House Floor Care Division
By aoc staff |January 12, 2023
The dedicated Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employees of the House Office Buildings Floor Care Division work tirelessly to ensure the Capitol campus is ready to welcome Members of Congress, staff and the visiting public.
    Photo of Vernon Miller II, Kenneth Vereen and Pete Ferentinos.

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  In the Senate Office Buildings, Maintenance Collaboration Is a Clean Sweep
By Madeleine Lucchetti |January 5, 2023
Hours before the sun rises each morning, Zamboni-like scrubbing machines scuttle through the halls of the Senate office buildings. Each is operated by a dedicated team of Architect of the Capitol (AOC) specialists who spend hours ensuring the marble flooring sparkles.
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History & Discoveries

  Meigs' Miniatures: The Story of the Tiny Doors in the U.S. Capitol
By erin nelson |December 23, 2022
Guesses for what is behind the Capitol Building's smallest doors are as varied as the architectural details that encompass the Capitol campus. The correct explanation for their existence involves Christmas Eve, the Library of Congress and engineer Montgomery Meigs.
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